How to disable location services to avoid additional data charges?
If you find that you are still getting charged regularly for data even if you have turned off your mobile data on your phone, please ensure that your location services is turned off.
If you are using an Android phone, please go to Settings ->Location and disable this function. Also check if the location mode is set to GPS only.
If you have an iPhone / iPad, please go to Settings -> Privacy -> Location Services and turn Location Services off. Also ensure that your apps do not update by going to Settings -> General -> Background App Refresh and turn the setting to Off to turn if off for all apps.
By doing this, the phone will no longer constantly check your location or ping nearby cell towers.
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask your question below and we'll find the answer.
Brazil
Canada
China
France
Germany
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
New Zealand
Norway
Singapore
South Korea
Thailand
UK
USA
Andorra
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bulgaria
Chile
Cyprus
Denmark
French Guiana
Greece
Guam
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Pakistan
Puerto Rico
Peru
Romania
Slovakia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Argentina
Poland
Portugal
Switzerland
Taiwan
Turkey